Shigaite

Mn₆Al₃(OH)₁₈[Na(H₂O)₆](SO₄)₂ * 6H₂O

Sulfate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Mn₆Al₃(OH)₁₈[Na(H₂O)₆](SO₄)₂ * 6H₂O
Group
Sulfates
Crystal system
Trigonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Yellow
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
R-3
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
7.DD.35
Dana classification
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Sga
Locality
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Shiga Prefecture

Source: Wikidata

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